[Premium grade] Takaoka Tetsubin : Rokkaku Hanamaru (Octagon Flower Pattern) - Japanese Iron Kettle Teapot - Japan Imported [Standard ship by EMS: with Tracking & Insurance]

Description

[Takaoka Iron Kettle] Takaoka Iron Kettles are iron kettles produced in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. The biggest feature of the Takaoka Iron Kettle is a unique technique known as "Wax Casting" which creates a beautiful background pattern. It's history dates back to more than 400 years ago and its delicate yet dynamic technique has been passed on generation after generation by Takaoka craftsmen. [Artist: SHOBEI] This product is created by skilled craftsmen with the supervision of "Shobei" who represent the Takaoka Iron. Each craftsman has his own role in each step such as fabricating parts or finishing up the art work, and they spend an enormous amount of time and effort to create this one of a kind product. [About the Patterns] Eight Views of Omi A smaller rounded octagonal shaped iron kettle. Each octahedral side has a drawing pattern of the "Eight View of Omi" by the world famous ukiyoe master "Hiroshige Utagawa". Its smaller size makes easier for women to handle, and is suitable for all four seasons. [PRODUCT INFO] Country: Takaoka city, Toyama pref, Japan Grade: Premium Size: H22.5 * W17 cm (H8.86 * W6.69 inc) Volume: 1.15 Liter Weight: 1.4 kg / 3.09 lbs Material: - Body: Iron - Inlays: - - Lid: Copper (Reddish Color Base) - Handle: Iron (Forged) Wooden Box: - Comes with a note of authenticity - Box Weight: 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs